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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.24, 285.04 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.24, 285.04 and 144.54 is: 216.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.24 : 285.04 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.24/285.04 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.24x = 285.04 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.24x = 41,199.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,199.68/190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.57

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